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Employee News

Congratulations Trip Ray! New Chief Credit Officer

Trip Ray has been promoted to the position of Chief Credit Officer. He has been with SouthStar Bank since 2016 and has served as the bank’s Chief Risk Officer since 2020. In his time with the bank, Trip has made tremendous contributions, including creating an Enterprise Risk Committee and actively working to build risk assessments across all departments of the bank, ensuring top quality and safety for our customers. Trip naturally gravitated toward the lending side of the institution in his role as Chief Risk Officer, making him an ideal fit for the Chief Credit Officer position. In his new role, Trip will be responsible for providing support, direction and developing credit information and loan policies to ensure the overall quality of the bank’s lending portfolio. He will oversee the Underwriting and Credit Administration Department and continue to work with the Audit Committee as well as internal and external loan review teams. When Trip is out of the office, he enjoys spending time with friends and family, playing golf, and spending time outdoors. Congratulations Trip!

Welcome Jason Herbert

Jason Herbert, Vice President of Lending & Branch Executive | SouthStar Bank Leander Jason Herbert joins the SouthStar Bank Leander branch as a Vice President of Lending and the Branch Executive. He is an alumnus of California State University San Marcos and brings over 20 years of experience in the banking industry with a focus on Residential Lending. In his position, Jason is looking forward to assisting clients with personal mortgage loans and expanding into the realms of commercial and construction lending. In his career, Jason is proud of his ability to help families become homeowners, particularly when they were told they could not do so. One of Jason’s crowning achievements across his career is the 600+ families and the 75+ active and retired military families he has assisted in their journeys to homeownership. He is a father of two and a member of the Leander Dad’s Group. He spends much of his time attending the various sports his children are involved in, including soccer, gymnastics, dance, and Ninja Warrior. When Jason can get some time to himself, he enjoys going to the golf course to unwind. NMLS#633039

Welcome Emma Taylor

Emma Taylor, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Leander Emma Taylor has joined the SouthStar Bank Leander team as a Personal Banker. Emma has one year of experience in the banking industry. The one thing she is most excited about bringing into her new role is her customer service skills, positive attitude, and dedication. In her free time, Emma enjoys writing and spending time with her dog. Welcome Emma!

Welcome Ivan Garcia

Ivan Garcia, Vice President of Lending/Community Manager | SouthStar Bank Ivan Garcia joins SouthStar Bank as a Vice President of Lending and Community Manager. Ivan brings 14 years of experience in the lending industry and will be focused on expanding SouthStar Bank’s presence along the IH-35 corridor. Ivan prides himself on being able to provide opportunities for home ownership in historically underserved communities. Ivan covets the personal connection and relationship-building aspects of the lending process, striving to develop trust between lender and customer and navigating first-time home buyers through the sometimes complex mortgage process Ivan is also fluent in Spanish and is heavily involved with the Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP). One of his most significant professional achievements was when he was named one of the NAHREP Top 100 Regional Loan Officers in 2021. Outside of the office, Ivan enjoys spending time with his family, who began fostering children four years ago.

Welcome Rubi Perkins

Rubi Perkins, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Hearne Rubi Perkins has joined the SouthStar Bank Hearne team as a Personal Banker. She is most excited to bring her stellar customer service skills to her new role. In her free time, Rubi enjoys painting and traveling. Her favorite place she has traveled to is Niagara Falls.  Welcome Rubi!

Congratulations Stephanie Weaver! New Branch Manager

Stephanie Weaver has been promoted to Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at the SouthStar Bank Georgetown branch. Prior to her promotion, Stephanie was a Personal Banker at the Georgetown location. During this time, she was responsible for opening new accounts, running transactions, and verifying customer information. In her new position, Stephanie will be responsible for growing new and existing relationships between the bank and its customers. She is most excited about speaking with her customers to learn how her team can better serve them. Another aspect that Stephanie is excited about is taking over the training of new employees in preparation for their next steps within the banking and finance industry. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys spending time with her family and fur babies, bowling, and traveling to San Antonio to visit her younger sibling.

Welcome Ibrahim Madni

Ibrahim Madni, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Steiner Ranch Ibrahim Madni has joined the SouthStar Bank Steiner Ranch team as a Personal Banker. Ibrahim has two years of customer service experience. The one thing he is most excited about bringing into his new role is his communication and customer service skills. In his free time, Ibrahim enjoys listening to podcasts and reading books. Welcome Ibrahim!

Congratulations Faith Shrader! New Branch Manager

Faith Shrader has been promoted to Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at the SouthStar Bank Southwest Austin branch. Faith was in her previous personal banker role for 2 years. During this time, she was responsible for opening new accounts, running transactions, and verifying correct information on deposit slips and checks. In her new position, Faith will be responsible for developing new and existing relationships between the bank and its customers. Faith is very focused on customer service and values her ability to know everyone who enters the branch by name. She is most excited about developing and adapting her leadership skills for the banking industry. As well as having the ability to share the knowledge she has gained over the years with new employees. In her free time, Faith enjoys reading, going to the beach, and spending time with family and friends.

Welcome 2023 Summer Interns

Brayden Slaughter is joining the SouthStar Bank Team at the Moulton branch as a Finance & Accounting Intern. Brayden is excited to bring young eyes to his department and sponge up as much knowledge as possible during his time with the bank. Brayden was an exceptional High School student and recently graduated with all A’s. Along with a sharp mind, Brayden also brings a great attitude and strong work ethic. Katherine “Kaylee” Vesely joins the SouthStar Bank Steiner Ranch branch as an Operations Intern for the Summer. Kaylee is currently studying Marketing at the University of Oklahoma. During her internship, she is excited to expand upon her marketing education as well as learn more about the Operations side of banking. Kaylee is not only a student at Oklahoma but also an athlete, performing well as a prominent player on the university’s Golf team. Being offered a scholarship to play collegiate golf is one of her most significant achievements. If Kaylee isn’t on the golf course or in the classroom, you can find her reading through a good book or traveling with her friends or family. Her favorite travel destination thus far has been Bali. Bryce Johnston joins SouthStar Bank this Summer as an intern in the Credit Department. He is located in the Loan Administration Building in Leander. Bryce is a student at St. Edward’s University and is looking forward to graduating in the fall. He has previously held two finance-focused internships and looks forward to bringing his positive attitude and interest in banking to SouthStar Bank. Bryce also enjoys working with others and is ecstatic to learn from his supervisors to develop a deeper understanding of the banking industry. In his free time, Bryce enjoys several activities, including golf, spending time outdoors at Zilker Park, and watching sports. He also enjoys traveling, with his current preferred destination being New Orleans. One of his favorite pass times when traveling is diving into the food culture of the destinations he travels to. Taylor Mobbs rounds out the Summer interns as a Marketing Intern officing out of the Gonzales branch. Taylor is a junior at Texas A&M University, where she is studying Agricultural Communication and Journalism as well as Agricultural Leadership and Development. Taylor is excited to bring a fresh, young perspective to the Marketing Department, grow SouthStar’s brand name, and effectively reach target audiences. Taylor is a true lover of the outdoors. She enjoys hunting any type of wild game, riding horses, bay and deep-sea fishing, and training bird dogs, specifically German Shorthaired Pointers. A fun fact about Taylor is that she has garnered renown in the Rodeo, pulling in the honors of Miss Texas Junior High Rodeo Princess and Miss Texas High School Rodeo Queen. Welcome to the SouthStar Bank Team Brayden, Kaylee, Bryce, and Taylor!

Welcome Amanda Jordan

Amanda Jordan, Personal Banker | SouthStar Bank Gonzales Amanda Jordan has joined the SouthStar Bank Gonzales team as a Personal Banker. The one thing she is most excited about bringing into her new role is her eagerness to gain knowledge and grow professionally within the banking and finance industry. In her free time, Amanda enjoys taking her children to the park and traveling. Welcome to the SouthStar Bank family, Amanda!

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